UK: Asda launches cooking ingredients range
Asda, the UK grocery retailer, has announced the launch of a new line of cooking ingredients under the banner Cook By Asda. The new line-up of over 130 “affordable, high-quality” pre-prepared ingredients is intended to inspire shoppers to experiment with different flavours, the company said, identifying product highlights such as gochujang, massaman and laksa spice […]
UK: Asda to open 300 new convenience stores and create 10,000 new jobs
British supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to open 300 Asda Express convenience store and create 10,000 new jobs by the end of 2026. The strategy behind the development of a convenience store network is to become the UK’s second largest supermarket. Each Asda Express store will stock with 3,000 products to cover customer’s needs, […]
UK: Asda to open Asda Express convenience stores
Asda, one of Britain’s leading retailers, has announced the launch of convenience stores under the banner Asda Express. According to the company’s press release, the first store is scheduled to open on the 8th November 2022 in Sutton Coldfield, and a second store is expected to open the following month on the 6th December in […]
UK: Walmart to sell Asda for £6.8 billion
Supermarket giant Walmart has entered into an agreement to sell UK grocery chain Asda to Issa Brothers and TDR Capital for £6.8 billion ($9.1 billion). The acquisition will return the chain to UK ownership following its acquisition by Walmart for £6.7 billion ($8.9 billion) in 1999. According to sources, the new owners joined together to acquire an equal […]
UK: Asda to launch 100% recyclable crisp tube
UK retailer Asda has announced the launch of a 100% recyclable crisp tube, moving its entire Snax brand range into cardboard packaging. With this new packaging, the company will be able to cut 98.2 tonnes of non-recyclable materials, the equivalent of 2.34 million crisp tubes. The retailer has the commitment to reduce own-brand plastic packaging […]
UK: Asda to trial refill stations at “sustainability store”
‘Big Four’ UK supermarket chain Asda has announced plans to address the challenge of reducing plastic waste by opening a “test and learn sustainability store” in Leeds that will allow consumers to bring in their own containers and refill with a variety of dried goods. Launching in May, the store will use dedicated refill stations to […]
UK: Sainsbury and Asda call off planned merger
Sainsbury and Asda, the two UK retail giants, have announced they have decided to call off their proposed merger after the move was blocked by the UK’s competition watchdog. The BBC reports that the Competition and Markets Authority was concerned the deal would lead to price rises and longer checkout queues. Asda and Sainsbury announced […]
UK: Sainsbury’s and Asda announce merger agreement
Supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Asda, the 2nd and 3rd leading players in UK grocery retail respectively, have announced that they have reached an agreement to merge the two business in a deal that is set to shake up the UK supermarket sector. “The Combined Business will create a dynamic new player in UK retail with an outstanding […]
UK: Asda introduces prosecco alternative
UK retailer Asda has introduced a premium sparkling wine called Progrigio, marketed as a more affordable alternative to prosecco. Progrigio is described as “Crisp, fresh and delicately floral, with fruity aromas balanced by its dry profile that offers a hint of sweetness at the finish”.” Made from a blend of Italian grapes called Glera – which […]
UK: Asda adopts removable label format from Coveris
According to Packaging Europe, Coveris together with artisan meat specialist Finnebrogue, has developed a new removable label format for Asda’s premium sausage range. The linerless label solution – branded “Slidewrap” and developed in partnership with Ravenwood Packaging – is described as a pioneering slidable labelling system which looks and functions like a cardboard sleeve, but […]